Find out where the nearest shelter is and the different routes you can take to get there if you have to leave your home.

Make sure that everyone in your family knows what the warning sirens in your area sound like — and what to do if they go off.

Storm proof your home if warranted – secure loose items like lawn furniture, close or install storm windows; take care of any dead trees or large limbs that are at risk of falling, make sure exterior doors are secure, take down decorative items like flags and hanging plants. You should move as many belongings upstairs or to the attic as you can if your risk of flooding is severe.

Please take steps NOW to prepare your family for the possibility of severe weather. And don’t forget your pets and any elderly, disabled or shut in friends, family and neighbors. We are all in this together! Stay safe, #RVA!